as in stallion
a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding
the mounted police stable their horses in the city park
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This is probably the most demanding race for a horse all year.
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John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Signe Skov Thomsen, Malene Flindt Pedersen A journey deep into southern Galicia, one of Europe’s most vulnerable wildfire zones, where wild horses have roamed the mountains for centuries under the watch of local cowboys.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
His talented jockey Velasquez will be there with him, but, given Fierceness’ unusually rough third year on the track, as with no other horse in the race, the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic will be an examination of Fierceness’ heart for the run.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
In Into the Woods, his version of Rapunzel’s Prince wore leather pants even when riding a horse.
—Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024
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John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Signe Skov Thomsen, Malene Flindt Pedersen A journey deep into southern Galicia, one of Europe’s most vulnerable wildfire zones, where wild horses have roamed the mountains for centuries under the watch of local cowboys.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
His talented jockey Velasquez will be there with him, but, given Fierceness’ unusually rough third year on the track, as with no other horse in the race, the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic will be an examination of Fierceness’ heart for the run.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
In Into the Woods, his version of Rapunzel’s Prince wore leather pants even when riding a horse.
—Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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